Junior Design Engineer

Junior Design Engineer required to support the develop of in-house & customer products for the play and leisure industries worldwide. Value engineer existing ranges, build prototypes and progress designs through production. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-paced hands on team, where product development is central to the company’s continuing success.

Reporting to: Senior Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Product Updates – Execute changes and efficiency refinements to products, updating CAD, product data and supporting documentation. Ensuring all changes are implemented and understood by production staff.

Bespoke Customer Designs – Work on one off customer requests for variations of standard products.

CAD – 3D modelling, 2D technical drawings, instructions, BoM creation and product data management.

Prototyping – Oversee the production of new products through programming, machining and assembly. Build, test, iterate, review and refine designs. Improve production efficiencies, documentation and packaging.

Testing – Design test methods and equipment to carry out component and product testing. Measure and record required criteria, document findings and provide solutions to failures.

Project Management – Manage a range or projects over different timescales to specific deadlines ensuring priorities are balanced, reviewing progress with managers.

Standards – Ensure all products are inspected and compliant with the relevant European and US standards.

Training & Support – Communicate information on new products and updates to other departments ensuring smooth implementation.

Problem Solving – Resolve unexpected issues quickly to ensure production of products is not delayed.

One Off Projects – Undertake other project work specified by managers.

Key Relationships: – Product Designers – Sales – Programmers – Production staff.

Education and Training:

– Degree qualified in Industrial Design / Product Design / Engineering or equivalent

– IT literate (See IT skills below)

– Experience preferred but graduates will be considered

– Track record in technical design and problem solving

– Previous individual and team working experience

– Fluent in 2D and 3D CAD

Skills, knowledge, and competencies:

– Confident face to face communication skills – Innovative and creative thinking – Excellent problem solver

– Meticulous attention to detail – Focussed and highly motivated – Organised planning and prioritising

– Materials and manufacturing knowledge – Technical drawing & instruction creation

– Analysis and review

– Practical hands on product assembly and prototyping

IT Skills Required:

– CAD: Solid Edge / Solid Works

– Office: Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Salary
£26,000 – £30,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience

Hours
40hrs/week (08:00 – 17:00, Mon – Fri)

Holiday
24 days plus bank holidays

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Location
Fahr Industries Ltd, Spitfire Road, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6GB

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salisbury SP4 6GB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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